Serving Christmas Bites One Tier At A Time
This festive season, The Westin Melbourne invites guests to embrace the spirit of Christmas with FestiviTEA – a Christmas-themed high tea served in the Lobby Lounge.
Available from now until January, guests are invited to delight in three tiers of handcrafted sweet and savoury treats, paired with a glass of Chandon Brut or Rosé, and free-flowing tea and coffee, designed to capture the joy and nostalgia of the holidays.
Menu highlights include:
- Rotolo of smoked turkey, cranberry mayo, chilli jam in beetroot tortilla
- Tarragon scented egg salad, rosemary sea salt focaccia
- Butternut squash, caramelised onion and Persian feta pithivier
- Tart of spiced honey & lemon thyme ricotta with prosciutto & cured egg yolk
- Black forest verrine – kirsch cherry compote, moist sponge, chocolate cremeux
- Yeletide log – spiced sponge, wine poached pear, mascarpone cream
- Christmas tree tart – pistachio bavarois praline, kataifi
- Santa’s bliss – yoghurt mousse, strawberry lime center
- Scones – vanilla, christmas pudding scone, conserve and whipped cream
Beyond the high tea, the hotel’s lobby will transform into a festive wonderland, fully adorned in twinkling lights, Christmas wreaths and a whimsical gingerbread village. From the moment guests step inside, the magic begins – creating unforgettable holiday memories for visitors and passersby alike.
Little ones can also join in the merriment with Le Petit FestiviTEA, a playful twist on the signature experience featuring child-friendly sweet and savoury creations, served with a hot chocolate or juice and accompanied by their very own Westin teddy bear to take home.
For those short on time but still seeking a touch of festive magic, the Lobby Lounge is serving a special menu of holiday cocktails and mocktails. A quick sip is all it takes to spark the season’s cheer, with seven limited-edition creations including:
- Candy Cane Cosmo – raspberry liqueur, white crème de cacao, white crème de menthe and cranberry juice, finished with a playful candy cane garnish
- Tiramisu Snowfall – appleton rum and Kahlua, finished with a cloud of sweetened cream, dusted cacao and a ladyfinger
- North Star – Campari and umeshu topped with soda, finished with a snow-like coconut rim
- Christmas Garden Spritz – Chandon with cranberries and sprig of rosemary
- Starry Night – Gin, orange curaçao, cranberry and lemon shaken in
- North Star – Gin, orange curaçao, cranberry and lemon, finished with a constellation of gold stars
- Golden Glow (non-alcoholic) – Lyre’s Agave, Lyre’s Orange Sec, mango nectar and lime shaken with fresh chillini and finished with Tajin and black salt rim
If you’re planning something a little larger, The Westin Melbourne has you covered with festive set menus designed for group celebrations. With curated options, it’s the perfect way to bring colleagues, friends or family together for an effortless end-of-year event or any special occasion.
- $89 per person: 2 courses (minimum 10 guests)
- $99 per person: 3 courses (minimum 10 guests)
- $99 per person: 2 courses alternative drop (minimum 20 guests)
- $109 per person: 3 courses alternate drop (minimum 20 guests)
From elegant afternoons in the Lobby Lounge to abundant feasts at Allegro, an extraordinary Christmas truly awaits at The Westin Melbourne.
FestiviTEA at The Westin Melbourne
Lobby Lounge: 205 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Offer:
- Adult: Three tiers of handcrafted sweet and savoury delights, served with a glass of Chandon Brut or Rosé and free-flowing tea and coffee, and make this Christmas one to remember
- Child: Three tiers of sweet and savory treats plus a very special Westin Teddy Bear for our younger guests, served with free-flowing soft drinks, juices, ice cream, spiders, baby chinos and hot chocolate
Add-ons:
- $30 – Include free-flowing Chandon Brut or Rosé for a duration of 2 hours
- $13 – Include one glass of Chandon Brut or Rosé with your High Tea
Date: 24 November 2025 to 4 January 2026
Hours: 11 – 4 PM
Price:
- Adult: $89pp
- Child: $65pp
- 10% surcharge will apply on Weekends, and a 15% surcharge will apply on Public Holidays
Book: here